Storey County, in partnership with the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and major private-sector contributors Switch and Gray Construction, have completed installing traffic signals at this key intersection along USA Parkway to help ease congestion and improve safety in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRI-Center).
Traffic signals at Sydney Drive and USA Parkway are now operational and will allow safer left turns onto northbound lanes, helping reduce traffic backups during peak commute hours.
“This partnership with NDOT represents a proactive step toward addressing the daily congestion challenges our workforce faces,” said County Manager Austin Osborne. “We’re focused on both short-term relief and long-term transportation planning for this vital economic corridor.”
The County has committed up to $275,000 — a 50% match with NDOT — toward the cost of the temporary signals. Public Works crews have also installed additional signage throughout TRI-Center to promote safer driving speeds.
To enhance on-the-ground enforcement, the Board of County Commissioners approved a donation from Commissioner Donald Gilman to purchase two dual-style motorcycles for the Sheriff’s Office. The total cost was approximately $40,285, with $30,000 funded by the donation.
Storey County, NDOT, and the Washoe Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) continue to explore long-term solutions including alternative routes, expanded commuter options, and housing and transportation coordination.
“This project is an excellent example of regional collaboration in action,” Osborne added. “By working together, we can improve safety and quality of life for thousands of people who travel this route every day.”
